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PIMELEA ferruginea 1g
Pink Riceflower
Family: Thymeleaeaceae
Characteristics: Shrub 1-3 m
Seed per gram: Approx. 350
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The Pink Rice Flower is a very popular garden shrub due to its prolific flowering and long flowering season of Pink flowers occurring from August to February in their natural environment. Flowers can vary from light pink to bright pink.
Can grow as large as 3 metres but is generally around 1 to 1.5 metres in cultivation.
Tolerant of coastal exposure.
A small shrub native to southwest Western Australia.
Prefers medium well-drained soil in a protected partially shaded position, drought resistant but frost tender.
Grow notes:
Seed is usually best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoiding the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination of this genus is around 15-23°C
Pre-treatment of smoke is recommended for this species.
- Sow seed on the surface of a porous seed-raising mix. The seed will lodge in the pores of the mix once watered.
- Sprinkle a light covering of the seed-raising mix over the seed. Do not bury the seed deeply.
- Water with a fine mist spray to avoid disturbing the seed.
- Place in a warm shaded or semi-shaded position to avoid dying out.
- Keep warm & moist, and avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix.
- Germination should occur in 21-42 days depending on the temperature and conditions.
Pre-treatment of smoke.
Research has shown that many members of this genus are responsive to the pre-treatment of smoke. Although germination may occur without smoke treatment it has proved to be beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates of this species.
Smoke treatments are simple and can be undertaken either by soaking the seed overnight or by applying it to the surface after sowing, both provide good results. Smoke treatments are available by clicking here.
General note: Seeds of many natives are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they were discarded.
Image by Muriel Bendel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
GrowingPimelea seed may be difficult to germinate from seed.
sow in a seed-raising mix.
- Sow in a seedling tray or small pot.
- Sow the seed onto the surface of a wet soil and gentlty firm down.
- Cover the seed with vermiculite or the seed-raising mix
- Avoid burying the seed too deeply.
- Water with a mist sprayer.
- Keep in a warm, semi-shaded position.
Germination usually takes around 21 to 42 days but may longer.
Pre-treatment of smoke is recommended.
Growing Pimelea seed may be difficult to germinate from seed.
This genus is responsive to smoke, and although it is not critical for the germination of this species, it is usually beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates.Smoke treatments are available by clicking here.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
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WE NO LONGER ISSUE PHYTOSAINATRY CERTICATES
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- New Zealand
- Canada
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- United Arab Emirates
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